Apple Sauce

Method

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1. Put the apples, water and 1 tablespoon of the sugar in a saucepan.

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2. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until the apples have collapsed into a pulp.

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3. Beat with a wooden spoon for a rough sauce, or blend for a smooth one.

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4. Stir in the lemon juice and cinnamon if using, and taste. Add more sugar only if it is too sharp.

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5. Serve warm or cold.

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Chef’s Tips

• Use Bramleys. Eating apples do not collapse into a fluffy sauce.
• Go easy on the sugar. It is meant to be tart against pork.
• Cook with a lid on so the apples steam in their own juice.

Pairing Suggestions

• Roast pork with crackling
• Pork chops
• Sausages

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerate up to 1 week. Freeze in portions for 6 months.

Common questions

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.